Alma is a city located in Bacon County Georgia. Alma has a 2024 population of 3,488. It is also the county seat of Bacon County. Alma is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,424 in 2020.
The average household income in Alma is $55,643 with a poverty rate of 18.38%. The median age in Alma is 38.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,626 | 47.25% |
| White | 1,370 | 39.81% |
| Two or more races | 282 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 106 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,162 | 2.56 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Non Family | 497 | 1.19 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Married | 326 | 3.23 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 205 | 3.34 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Male | 134 | 4.79 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 459 | 20.72% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 5.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 5.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 88 | 3.97% |
| High School Graduate | 857 | 38.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 488 | 22.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,047 | 893 | 172 |
| Black | 958 | 671 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 53 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 45 | 1 |
| Other Race | 76 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,962 | $51,964 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,554 | $46,133 | $67,633 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,188 | $0 | $35,260 |
| Overall | $36,959 | $37,131 | $36,768 |
| Some College | $34,211 | $27,656 | $35,170 |
$36,959
Average Earnings
$37,131
Average Male
$36,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.42% of Alma residents speak only English, while 7.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,368 | 238 | 17.4% |
| White | 1,162 | 196 | 16.87% |
| Multiple | 278 | 105 | 37.77% |
| Other | 106 | 7 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 7 | 3.27% |
18.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.45%
Male Poverty Rate
16.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alma is Multiple, with 37.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alma is Hispanic, with 3.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.96% |
| High School | 14.35% |
| Some College | 4.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,563 | $60,862 |
| Households | $42,097 | $55,643 |
| Married Families | $85,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,817 | $38,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
24.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
162
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 76 | 7.22% |
| White | 51 | 4.52% |
| Asian | 28 | 49.12% |
| Other Race | 7 | 9.21% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 6.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.7%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.46%
Born in Alma
96.02%
Native Born
3.98%
Foreign Born
1.71%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
96.02% of Alma residents were born in the United States, with 83.46% having been born in Georgia. 1.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,568 | 16 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 3,552 | 16 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 3,536 | 16 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 3,520 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 3,504 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 3,488 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 3,472 | 17 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 3,455 | 60 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 3,395 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 3,424 | 55 | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 3,369 | -31 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 3,400 | -47 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 3,447 | -30 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 3,477 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 3,474 | 17 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 3,457 | -20 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 3,477 | -10 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 3,487 | -25 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 3,512 | 35 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 3,477 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,236 | -427 | -11.66% |
| 1990 | 3,663 | -156 | -4.08% |
| 1980 | 3,819 | 63 | 1.68% |
| 1970 | 3,756 | 241 | 6.86% |
| 1960 | 3,515 | 927 | 35.82% |
| 1950 | 2,588 | -980 | -27.47% |